New Instagram Feature Will Let You Ban Nudes

With its latest feature, Instagram says it’s aiming to give users more control over what it considers “sensitive content.”

While Instagram has always implemented rules regarding what kind of content can be highlighted or even exist on the platform, including by way of its Community Guidelines and Recommendation Guidelines, the new feature hones in on “sensitive content.”

By Instagram’s definition, “sensitive content” can include posts that “don’t necessarily” break site rules but could still “potentially be upsetting” to some people. Examples given in a press release this week include posts that could be considered sexually suggestive or violent.

“We believe people should be able to shape Instagram into the experience that they want,” a rep for the Facebook-owned social media service said Tuesday.

“We’ve started to move in this direction with tools like the ability to turn off comments, or restrict someone from interacting with you on Instagram. Today we’re taking another step and launching what we call ‘Sensitive Content Control,’ which allows you to decide how much sensitive content shows up in Explore.”

“We believe people should be able to shape Instagram into the experience that they want,” a rep for the Facebook-owned social media service said Tuesday. “We’ve started to move in this direction with tools like the ability to turn off comments, or restrict someone from interacting with you on Instagram. Today we’re taking another step and launching what we call ‘Sensitive Content Control,’ which allows you to decide how much sensitive content shows up in Explore.”